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SAN JOSE, Calif. Ben Smith didn't take part in pregame warm-ups or even have much time to get acquainted with his new teammates before the San Jose Sharks played against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. But that hardly prevented him from making an impressive entrance. The newly acquired Smith had a goal and an assist, and goalie Alex Stalock made 20 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Sharks snapped an eight-game losing streak at SAP Center with a 4-0 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Canadiens. Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau scored power-play goals, and Matt Irwin scored his seventh of the season as San Jose picked up just its second win overall in the last...

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